Snow Forecast – Amber Warning

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Snow is forecast for Sunday (tomorrow 10th December 2017).
The met office has issued an Amber Warning. Stay up-to-date with forecasts for #Warwickshire here: www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/warnings#?region=wm&regionType=area&date=2017-12-10
For gritting information and school closures check http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/snow and the schools website www.provostwilliams.warwickshire.sch.uk/ and twitter site @provostwilliams

Snow predicted for most of Warwickshire tomorrow.

Farmers warned to beware of rogue tarmac gangs

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Farmers are warned to beware of rogue tarmac gangs targeting their premises. The gangs either door knock or more recently (and in a new twist to an old scam) phone the farm and claim they have some left over tarmac they want to get rid of.
They imply that they would rather tip the tarmac on the farm driveway to cover a few potholes as a favour, rather than have to dispose of it. If the farmer agrees, the rogue gang arrive quickly, spread the tarmac and then demand thousands of pounds with menaces!
Make a scam/rogue trader complaint to Trading Standards via Citizens Advice Consumer Service on 03454 040506.
Warwickshire Trading Standards Website, Facebook or Twitter
Sign up to scam alerts at www.warwickshire.gov.uk/scams

Village Hall Christmas Fayre

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The Village Hall Christmas Fayre on 2nd December has unfortunately had to be cancelled due to cancellations of stalls.

Christmas Fayre cancelled – but Santa’s visit to the village still on!

Neighbourhood Plan Questionnaire

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Neighbourhood Plan QuestionnaireThe Neighbourhood Plan Questionnaire is currently being distributed around the village.
This is an important part of the process to get residents’ views on how they would like to see the village develop in the future.
You can complete the questionnaire on line or download the Neighbourhood Plan Questionnaire for extra copies to print.
The closing date for completing questionnaires is 30th November 2017.

Ryton Heritage Weekend 2018

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Ryton on Dunsmore will be hosting an event next September to commemorate the ending of the 1st World War and we want you to get involved.
This will be a 3 day event running from Friday 14th September 2018.
We want to make this an event that everyone will remember, we have some great ideas already have a secured the services of a top historian to help us make this happen.
Therefore we are having a meeting on the 24th January, 7pm at Ryton village hall to start the ball rolling.
Ryton on Dunsmore History Group are organising this event and have already teamed up with the St. Leonards Church, Provost Williams Primary School, Parish Council, Twirls, Village hall Committee and Ryton Stars!
So all we need now is you.
We want your ideas and involvement to really make this a memorial occasion, so come along on the 24th and find out what is going on.
For more information contact Steve Garrett on 07587699234 or e mail carrotfromryton@gmail.com
Volunteers needed for Rytons Heritage Weekend

Ryton Holiday Box

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Warwickshire Police, Warwickshire Police Crime Commissioner, Warwickshire Rural Watch and Rugby Community Safety Partnership together have put a box together to support Warwickshire Residents when they are on holiday.
Today the first box has been delivered to support Ryton on Dunsmore village. The box contains security products that are designed to help secure your property whilst you are away. The box comes with instructions and other tips that you can complete. To obtain the box before you leave for your holiday, send a message to this website or via the village Facebook account at www.facebook.com/rytonondunsmore/
For further information please feel free to contact PCSO Matt Havelock at rrc.snt@warwickshire.police.uk

The holiday box can be borrowed and used to help keep your home safe while you are away.

Post Offices Services – Thursday 5th October

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The computer system is being upgraded next Thursday, which includes the kit that’s used at Ryton on Dunsmore. Therefore the Post Office will not be able to provide any services on Thursday 5th October.
We are sorry for any inconvenience caused, but hopefully will end up with a much more reliable kit! The Stretton office will also be closed until mid afternoon.
Thank you
Vanessa Braithwaite
Sub postmistress

Dumping Rubbish on the Rec

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Message from the Parish Council
The Byelaws of the Rec prohibit dumping of rubbish, soil and other such materials. Not withstanding that, fly tipping is illegal and punishable with a fine upto £1000. It is also a crime and can result in a jail sentence and criminal record.
If anyone is caught, Rugby Borough Council will prosecute.

Dumped grass on the Rec

Call For Second Hand Children's Books

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In November, local resident Kate Lee will be doing some voluntary work in Ghana. Kate will be writing a future strategy for supporting families with children with cancer in a country where childhood cancer treatment is not free and only a small percentage of Children are ever even diagnosed.
As part of this Kate will be visiting hospitals and villages. While she is funding the trip herself, Kate is looking for donations of second hand children’s books & colouring sets to take with her, or small cash donations to buy sweets or Travel cards for families.
Anyone that would like to help all support would be gratefully received. Please drop in at 2 church road (top of the A45 underpass). Anything that can’t be use will go to support children with cancer here in the UK.

Parish Council Update

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Progress with Village Projects
• The Village Hall car park was completely resurfaced in July and now looks very much smarter.
• The Pavilion refurbishment is continuing, the latest stages being rewiring the electrics and insulation and relining of the ceilings.
• Following a long and tortuous process we have at last received notification that we have been awarded a grant towards the renovation of the War Memorial. This work will now be progressed.
• Work has continued to clear Ryton Water Meadow at the bottom of Church Road. In September we plan to replace the access gates and fencing on the boundary with Redland Lane.
• Also in September we have arranged for a specialist contractor to carry out a full refurbishment of the play equipment on the Recreation Ground: climbing frame, zip wire and enclosed children’s play area. Apologies that this will mean the area is out of use for a few days but it should be a big improvement.

the village car park being re-surfaced.